Cancer Amongst Pilots
Gentlemen.
Im thinking on these lines because three of my friends have been diagnosed with cancer lately. Im not at all convinced that radiation is to blame here (most likely coincidence?) but all those gentlemen are airline pilots. It also got me thinking about radiation because lately I had an x-ray done and my doctor used this massive led suit for protection. I know there has been some research and Id like to know the latest findings if some of you are educated enough to help me out. I have 4 questions:
1.Has it ever been proved that radiation is higher at jet altitudes (FL300 and up)?
2.If so, is this radiation strong enough to affect the health of people over time?
3.Is there any study that suggests cancer is more common amongs airline crews?
4.Do any airlines limit the number of flying hours for crew in regards to radiation?
I love flying – just like to know if we are taking this aspect of flying serious enough.
Thanks